Some of you are wondering why God doesn’t talk to you anymore. You may need to examine what you are doing with the words He has already spoken to you. Luke 8:18 Therefore, carefully consider how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will… Continue reading Wondering why you can’t hear God?
Category: God Time
I Have An Ugly Couch!
In 2000, we purchased our first home. The apartment we had been living in was fully furnished so we needed to buy furniture for the new condo. Both my husband and I agreed that we loved the couches of friends (Mike & Becky!) because they were super comfortable. As we searched, we looked for that style… Continue reading I Have An Ugly Couch!
The Great “I AM” – Surviving the Colorado School Shooting
A day in December 2013 was honestly was one of the scariest days of my life. Sure, there was a day in October 1976 when, as a 6th grader I was riding my bike to school and was struck by a car. Up until that point that was the worst thing imaginable. Yet, I was… Continue reading The Great “I AM” – Surviving the Colorado School Shooting
Are You Hiding in the Closet??
Are you hiding in the closet? Women often hide in closets…learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHu2v7uxbww Blessings to you!
Creating Rest (or Sabbath) in a Busy World
Two religious denominations that take the Sabbath very seriously are the Jewish faith and Adventists. As a wedding planner, I have had both as clients and am fascinated by their very intentional methods of creating a day completely and wholly about rest. We can learn something from them about being deliberate to have times of… Continue reading Creating Rest (or Sabbath) in a Busy World
What Factors Prevent God’s Rest?
In part 3 of this series, we learned the things we can do to facilitate entering into God’s rest. Even if God wants to give us rest, we have a part to play in both preparing for and sometimes, preventing the very rest we seek. What factors can prevent us from entering God’s rest? satan… Continue reading What Factors Prevent God’s Rest?
Why is God’s Rest Important?
In part 1 about Resting in God, we defined Rest as A period of inactivity, repose, or solitude that that will result in refreshing, menta, physical, or spiritual calm, tranquility, relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles or disturbs. (adapted from Dictionary.com) Intrinsically, our bodies understand that we NEED to rest. It is… Continue reading Why is God’s Rest Important?
What is God’s Rest?
Often times, women (and men) run through life at what I call the “Frantic Panic.” There is always somewhere to be, someone to call, and something to do. I must confess…this used to be my MO (Method of Operation) for years! I kept myself busy beyond belief. My friends even nicknamed me the Duracell Bunny… Continue reading What is God’s Rest?
10 Lessons Learned from a Storm and a Shipwreck
Take a few minutes to read Acts 27:9 through chapter 28:11. They tell the story of Paul, when he was a prisoner, being on a ship for at least 14 days in the midst of a storm. This wasn’t just a small rain shower. The Bible says the storm had hurricane winds. Paul warned them… Continue reading 10 Lessons Learned from a Storm and a Shipwreck
Proverbs by Default
Let’s face it…life is BUSY! Whether you are stay-at-home mom with babies, homeschooling, working-outside-of the-home, volunteer, or empty-nester, you tend to be busy. Personally, I was a very busy stay-at-home-mom-volunteer, turned homeschooler until 2000 when I battled a rare tumor. After that, my life became even more focused. I became more grateful for everyday; which… Continue reading Proverbs by Default